Saturday, January 4, 2014

C.O.P.E. CAREGIVERS OUTREACH PROGRAM AND EDUCATION

Mission Statement: To promote education to caregivers, allowing them to keep a balance in mind, body, and spirit, while caring for others....

Do you feel anger, frustration. guilt, helplessness, anxiety or are just overwhelmed with caregiving? Do you need someone to just understand?

COPE aims to reach out to the hurting community of caregivers (professional and non professionals) by continuing to offer support groups and 1 on 1 talk time. We offer a small library and comfortable seating for you to get away from it all.This is YOUR "HAVEN "and YOUR safe place to relax a little.Support Groups--Thefirst Thursday of every month we offer a support group from 5:30-7pm. All caregivers over the age of 21 are welcome. Please call Judy at 219-688-5288 to be sure nothing has changed.Educational Workshops--will be announced. Compassion Fatigue (CF) continues to be my passion so I will be more than glad to offer you this workshop upon request. It is important that all learn about this to keep yourselves from becoming overly stressed and recognize the signs of needing help. Other workshops to follow.NEW--We now have a "walk in day" where you can come anytime between1-6pm onWednesdays and enjoy reading or talking or work on some art. It's YOUR chill out time and again, I encourage you to call first. For those who wish to talk but cannot make these times--you may call and set up an appointment and we can have 1 on 1 time. Many people feel the need for this and it gives you a chance to ventilate with no one else hearing you.
Disclaimer: Judy is an RN and is not a counselor. " Talk time" provides emotional support and encouragement. Location: Fairmont Building 9245 Calumet Ave. Suite 102 Munster, IN 46321

This is just 2 doors north of the Red lobster and across from the Pepsi Plant. Any questions call Judy at 219-688-5288 and you may also write to copeforcaregivers@hotmail.com

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Who is a caregiver? A caregiver is someone who cares for another. It maybe in a professional setting such as nurses, dr's, chaplains, veterinarians (yep-you are included in here also) and many more. Then the non-professional caregiver is someone such as a sitter or loved one caring for a family member at home or in a nursing home. You could be a parent caring for a child that has many needs. If you feel you need help for what ever reason--you may join us.

Remember--we are all helped by each other!

COPE is a 501 (C) 3 organization-non profit and is FREE. Any donations are greatly appreciated to help keep Cope running.

We talk about all types of illnesses....not just 1 or 2 major illnesses so you need not feel like you don't fit in. Open to all people with all types of issues on caregiving. We are a small group for the most part and many find this very comforting.

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The facilitator is a Registered Nurse and has been in the medical field for over 40 years. Throughout her years of experience, she noticed something was missing from the professional world. The caregivers had very little support for themselves, and were often running on empty (herself included). She and her husband decided to start a safe haven for those like herself, and C.O.P.E was born. Giving Compassion Fatigue workshops has helped her to start to reach out to the hurting community of caregivers. Judy and her husband Donnie offer workshops and support groups and have created a place for caregivers to come and relax and enjoy downtime and ongoing programs.